The first name Geraint
A boy’s name from Welsh meaning “old man”.
Pronounced /ˈɡɛɹaɪnt/ 2 syllables Male
Meaning and origin
Welsh origin
Geraint means “old man” in Welsh.
From Welsh Geraint, from Latin Gerontius, Latinized Greek for "old man," from Ancient Greek γέρων (gérōn, “old man”).
From Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Popularity
Babies registered in England and Wales, 1996–2025
Geraint last appeared in the official list in 2021, given to 3 boys. It peaked in 1996, with 46 births (#435).
321
babies named Geraint, 1996–2025
#4,789
rank in 2021
1996
peak year
Office for National Statistics; years with fewer than three births are not published and show as zero. Compare Geraint with other names.
Famous people named Geraint
1 on Wikidata, most written-about first
- Geraint JonesEnglish Cricketer (born 1976)
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Questions
- What does the name Geraint mean?
- Geraint means “old man” in Welsh.
- What is the origin of the name Geraint?
- From Welsh Geraint, from Latin Gerontius, Latinized Greek for "old man," from Ancient Greek γέρων (gérōn, “old man”).
- How popular is the name Geraint?
- In 2021, 3 boys born in England and Wales were named Geraint, ranking 4,789th. Its peak was 1996, with 46 births.
- How do you pronounce Geraint?
- Geraint is /ˈɡɛɹaɪnt/, 2 syllables.